The Boston Celtics are coming off a disappointing 7 game series loss to the Orlando Magic in the second round of the 09' playoffs. All things consider, the Celtics should be pleased with their playoff run given they didn't have team leader Kevin Garnett.
After one of the most exciting playoffs series, first round or not, against the Chicago Bulls the Celtics didn't have enough to put away the Orlando Magic. It was a shame the Celtics didn't have the opportunity to defend their 08' championship at full strength.
With that said, the Boston Celtics will look to exact revenge on the Magic in 2009-2010. With a healthy Kevin Garnett at their disposal, the team will look to pick up right where it left off after it won an NBA title during the 2007-2008 basketball season.
Essentially everyone from last year will be back in action. The big three (Garnett, Pierce, Allen) are all back in tow, and Rajon Rondo, Leon Powe, Glen Davis, and the rest of the supporting cast are there as well. Out is Stephon Marbury, which may in fact be a good thing for the team.
Rasheed Wallace joins the Celtics after a disappointing season with the Detroit Pistons. This might also be one of the last seasons Rasheed Wallace has a chance to win a NBA title - he is 35 years old and in NBA years that's much older.
In is Rasheed Wallace. A seasoned veteran with playoff experience and enough talent to still play some highly effective basketball, Sheed will add a much needed lift to the Celtics, who will be forced to compete with a competitive set of teams.
Glen "Big Baby" Davis has his best season in 09' making a game winning shot against the Orlando Magic in the second round. Davis will have to continue to improve his game if the Celtics expect to make another serious playoff push.
The Boston Celtics might not be the predominant favorite coming out of the Eastern Conference - they surely will be a contender all season and will give any team a challenge once playoff time comes around. - 29967
After one of the most exciting playoffs series, first round or not, against the Chicago Bulls the Celtics didn't have enough to put away the Orlando Magic. It was a shame the Celtics didn't have the opportunity to defend their 08' championship at full strength.
With that said, the Boston Celtics will look to exact revenge on the Magic in 2009-2010. With a healthy Kevin Garnett at their disposal, the team will look to pick up right where it left off after it won an NBA title during the 2007-2008 basketball season.
Essentially everyone from last year will be back in action. The big three (Garnett, Pierce, Allen) are all back in tow, and Rajon Rondo, Leon Powe, Glen Davis, and the rest of the supporting cast are there as well. Out is Stephon Marbury, which may in fact be a good thing for the team.
Rasheed Wallace joins the Celtics after a disappointing season with the Detroit Pistons. This might also be one of the last seasons Rasheed Wallace has a chance to win a NBA title - he is 35 years old and in NBA years that's much older.
In is Rasheed Wallace. A seasoned veteran with playoff experience and enough talent to still play some highly effective basketball, Sheed will add a much needed lift to the Celtics, who will be forced to compete with a competitive set of teams.
Glen "Big Baby" Davis has his best season in 09' making a game winning shot against the Orlando Magic in the second round. Davis will have to continue to improve his game if the Celtics expect to make another serious playoff push.
The Boston Celtics might not be the predominant favorite coming out of the Eastern Conference - they surely will be a contender all season and will give any team a challenge once playoff time comes around. - 29967
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